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ZyAIR G-2000
802.11g Wireless 4-port Router
Quick Installation Guide
Version 3.60
February 2004
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Table of Contents 1 Introducing the ZyAIR................................................................................................................. 4 2 Hardware Connections ............................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Side Panel and Connections ................................................................................................. 5 2.2 The Front Panel.......
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR B-G2000 is a broadband sharing gateway with a built-in wireless LAN access point and four- port switch that makes it easy for people to set up a small home/office network and share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL) modem. Key features of the ZyAIR include 802.1x wireless LAN security, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), firewall, remote management and UPnP. See your User’s Guide for more details on all ZyAIR f
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 2 Hardware Connections 2.1 Side Panel and Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION 1. LAN Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initial ZyAIR configuration. These ports are auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-crossover (automatically adjust to the type of Ethernet cable you use (straight-through or crossover)). 2. WAN Connect your cable/DSL modem to this port with the cable that came with your mo
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 2.2 The Front Panel The PWR LED turns steady on when the power adaptor is connected. The SYS LED blinks while performing system testing and then turns steady on if the testing is successful. The link LED and the ZyAIR LED turn steady on while the wireless card on the ZyAIR is working. The LAN and WAN LEDs turn on, if they are properly connected. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed LED descriptions. ZyAIR LED 6
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Table 1 Front Panel LED Description LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION ZyAIR Blue On The ZyAIR is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Blinking The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. (Breathing) LAN 1-4 Off The ZyAIR does not have an Ethernet connection. Green On The ZyAIR has a successful 10Mbps Ethernet connection. Blinking The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data. Orange On The ZyAIR has a succ
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 3 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. This is the default for most new computers. The ZyAIR is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to receive an IP address or assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that you
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 6. Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen. 7. Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es). If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the following DNS server addresses, and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields. If you have previously configured DNS
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 3. Press ENTER and the reply messages displays. C:\>ping 192.168.1.1 Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round tri
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 2. The default password (“1234”) is already in the password field (in non-readable format). Click Login to proceed to a screen asking you to change your password. Click Reset to revert to the default password in the password field. Default password. 3. It is highly recommended you change the default password! Enter a new password, retype it to confirm and click Apply; alternatively click Ignore to proceed to the SYTEM screen if you do not want
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Click WIZARD SETUP to help you configure your ZyAIR for Internet access and set up a wireless network. Use the submenus to configure the ZyAIR features. Click LOGOUT at any time to exit the web configurator. The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into the ZyAIR if this happens to you. 4.2 Common Screen Command Butto
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router System Name is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR in the Ethernet network. Enter a descriptive name. The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the ISP is used. Click Next to continue. 2. Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. ESSID is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR in the wireless LAN. Enter a descriptive name.
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router The wireless stations and ZyAIR must use the same ESSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if WEP is enabled) for wireless communication. 3. The third wizard screen has three variations depending on what encapsulation type you use. Use the information in the Internet Account Checklist table and the online help to fill in the fields. Click Next in each screen to continue. Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Choose fr
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 4. Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. WAN IP Address Assignment Select Get automatically from ISP to have the ZyAIR obtain an IP address automatically from the ISP. Select Use fixed IP address to give the ZyAIR a fixed, unique IP address. Enter a subnet mask appropriate to your network and the gateway IP address if applicable. DNS Server Assignment Select Get automatically from ISP if your ISP does not give you
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors. Figure 1 Attaching Antenna 5.2 Hardware Mounting Installation In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the ZyAIR high up free of obstructions. Free-standing Place your ZyAIR on a flat, level surface (on a desk or shelf) that is strong enough to support the weight of the Z
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router The included desktop holder helps you organize the ZyAIR’s connection cables. 1. Secure the desktop holder to the back of the ZyAIR with the included screw. 2. Turn the desktop holder up to the right. 3. Refer to the Hardware Connections section. Connect the cables to the ports on the ZyAIR through the desktop holder. 4. Turn the desktop holder down and place the unit on a flat, sturdy surface (on a desk or shelf). Figure 2 Instruction
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables. 3. Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR on the screws. Figure 3 Wall Mounting your ZyAIR 18
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ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 6 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR and/or Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged SYS LED are off. into an adequate power supply. Turn the ZyAIR off and on. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor. The LAN LED is Check the cable connection to the ZyAIR LAN port. off. Make sure your computer’s network card is working properl
